Resources & Publications

Resources & Publications2020-10-27T10:42:25-04:00
704, 2025

More Than a Food Bank – Partnering to Address Food Insecurity in Niagara Webinar Recording

April 7, 2025|

This is a recording of the Thursday, April 3, 2025 webinar hosted by Community Potential, in partnership with the Niagara Community Foundation and the UNESCO Chair on Community Sustainability at Brock University.  The webinar examines how Niagara's unique collaborative of [...]

2003, 2025

Digital Literacy for Older Adults

March 20, 2025|

Digital literacy is increasingly important for older adults; it enhances their quality of life, and helps them remain independent, informed and connected. Many older adults face significant barriers to using digital technologies effectively. This resource highlights the evidence-based strategies to [...]

1803, 2025

Niagara Falls Poetry Project

March 18, 2025|

This site is dedicated to the poetry of Niagara Falls - the waterfalls, river, city, people and history, and a section showcases Niagara poets.  The site aims to explore the history, culture, and social aspects of the two Cities of [...]

1103, 2025

Navigating Generative AI: Implications for small businesses and non-profits Event Recording

March 11, 2025|

This recording shows the benefits and challenges of Generative AI (GAI) adoption, drawing insights from a research study on early GAI adopters in Niagara. Brock University researchers Kate Cassidy and Michelle Chen state that while GAI presents promising opportunities to [...]

603, 2025

Climatedata.ca

March 6, 2025|

This interactive, high-resolution data platform is designed for Canadians to build resilience by accessing and using the most up-to-date climate data. Easy-to-use formats and visualizations include datasets, interactive maps, and guidance material. The data is provided to support adaptation planning, [...]

2702, 2025

A National Caregiving Strategy for Canada

February 27, 2025|

This strategy includes actionable public policy solutions to address the biggest challenges faced by caregivers, care recipients and care providers across Canada. These recommendations were co-designed with thousands of caregivers, care providers and leaders across the disability, aging, healthcare, and [...]

502, 2025

Opportunities for Workforce Planning and Development in Niagara

February 5, 2025|

  This white paper outlines several unique-to-Niagara opportunities that can help position Niagara as an ideal place to work and grow professionally. The Niagara Workforce Coalition includes representatives from local education and training providers, employer-serving organizations, employment services, economic development [...]

1001, 2025

Food Affordability in Niagara

January 10, 2025|

This Niagara Region web page provides information about food affordability and the mount of money left over for necessities after paying rent and food, in Niagara. In 2024, Niagara Region Public Health collected the cost of nutritious food through the [...]

801, 2025

Knowing Our Numbers Regional Municipality of Niagara report (2024)

January 8, 2025|

Knowing Our Numbers (KON) is a collaborative project that focuses on understanding the challenges faced by the Early Years workforce in Ontario. Information gathered about demographics, compensation, job satisfaction, working conditions, opportunities for career advancement, and professional learning, as well [...]

801, 2025

Niagara Ontario Health Team – Équipe Santé Ontario Niagara (NOHT-ÉSON) Strategic Plan 2024-2027

January 8, 2025|

The Niagara Ontario Health Team – Équipe Santé Ontario Niagara (NOHT-ÉSON) is a partnership of the Niagara region’s health and social care providers organized under the Province’s Ontario Health Teams initiative. This plan sets a clear roadmap for 2024-2027, aligning [...]

3011, 2024

HungerCount 2024

November 30, 2024|

Food Banks in Canada are buckling under the strain of demand and there are signs that the food-banking system is reaching its absolute limit. Food Banks Canada’s annual HungerCount report shows that in March, 2024, a total of 2,589 food [...]